Position at Field Museum

Assistant Conservator, Pacific Collections
The Field Museum.
<URL:http://www.fieldmuseum.org>

The Field Museum seeks a conservator to undertake the examination,
documentation, and treatment of objects in the Anthropology
Department's Pacific collections.  Duties include:

    1.  Documents, examines, and performs conservation treatments
        and procedures on objects in the collections.  Conducts
        surveys of the collections, under supervision, assessing the
        condition of specimens and determining conservation needs.

    2.  Provides conservation advice to Anthropology, Exhibits, and
        other Museum staff to establish, monitor, and maintain
        proper environmental conditions in storerooms, exhibits, and
        work areas as well as to prescribe, review, and upgrade
        methods and materials used for the storage and packing of
        artifacts.

    3.  Assists in the daily operation of the conservation
        laboratories, including the supervision of students,
        interns, and volunteers.

    4.  Performs research leading to improved methods, materials,
        and procedures for conservation, storage, and exhibit of
        specimens; disseminate results in publications and oral
        presentations.

    5.  Assists with conservation grant proposal preparation.

    6.  Attends professional meetings, workshops, and other
        activities to keep current in the field of conservation and
        enhance professional knowledge and skills.

    7.  May (under certain circumstances and with supervisory
        consent) perform conservation work for in-coming, out-going
        and in-house temporary exhibits including conditioning and
        overseeing installation.

    8.  Other duties as assigned by supervisor.  The Assistant
        Conservator works under the supervision of the Chief
        Conservator in consultation with the Curator for Oceanic
        Ethnology and Archaeology, the Head of Collections, and the
        Department Chair.

Candidates must have a graduate degree in Conservation or equivalent
training. A specialization in objects conservation and experience
with anthropological collections, particularly Oceanic collections,
is preferred. Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills,
and demonstrated conservation knowledge and skills are required.

This is a one-year term position with a preferred start date of
August 30, 2004. The salary is based on $31,000 -$35,000 per annum
depending on experience, and a competitive benefits package is
offered.

Please send cover letter, curriculum vitae and names of three
references to

    Ruth Norton
    Chief Conservator
    Department of Anthropology
    The Field Museum
    1400 S. Lake Shore Dr.
    Chicago IL 60605
    rnorton [at] fieldmuseum__org

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